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Rural Guide 2017
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Rural Guide
2017
Middlesex County Rural Guide – November 2017 Edition Page 1 Compiled by OMAFRA – London Resource Centre
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
667 Exeter Road London, ON ON N6E 1L3 Phone: 519-873-4070 | Fax: 519-873-4062
London OMAFRA Resource Centre Staff
Deb Allison, Client Service Representative 519-873-4077 [email protected]
Anita Arumets, Client Service Representative (Casual) 519-873-4070 [email protected]
Richard Brunke, Engineer, Nutrient Management 519-873-4082 [email protected]
Drew Crinklaw, Rural Planner 519-873-4085 [email protected]
Vicki Hilborn, Agricultural Engineer, Civil Systems 519-873-4096 [email protected]
Miriam Flemming, Regional Administrative Coordinator 519-873-4078 [email protected]
Vicki Luke, Agriculture & Rural Economic Development Advisor 519-873-4083 [email protected]
Inayatur Rahman, Regional Veterinarian 519-873-4090
Trevor Robak, Environmental Specialist 519-873-4094
Neighbouring OMAFRA Resource Centres
Clinton – 100 Don Street N0M 1L0 Phone: 519-482-3333 Fax: 519-482-5031
Ridgetown – 120 Main Street East N0P 2C0 Phone: 519-674-1690 Fax: 519-674-1564
Stratford – Suite 2B, 63 Lorne Avenue East N5A 5T8 Phone: 519-271-0280 Fax: 519-273-5278
Woodstock – Unit A, 401 Lakeview Drive N4T 1W2 Phone: 519-537-6621 Fax: 519-539-5351
Agricultural Education
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH Phone: 519-824-4120 www.uoguelph.ca
Ridgetown Campus Phone: 519-674-1690 www.ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca
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Frequent Contacts
211 Ontario 2–1-1 or 1- 877-330-3213
https://211ontario.ca/
AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA 613-773-1000
www.agr.gc.ca/
Email: [email protected] 1-855-773-0241
AGPAL Program and Service Finder
www.agpal.ca/
AGPAL is a web-based discovery tool developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to help farmers and others in the agriculture and agri-business sector find the federal, provincial, and territorial programs and services that specifically apply to them.
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY – CFIA 1-800-442-2342 | 613-773-2342
Regional Office – South West 519-691-1300
Livestock Emergency Transport Line 1-877-814-2342
ENVIRONMENT CANADA 1-800-668-6767
https://weather.gc.ca/canada_e.html
FARM & FOOD CARE ONTARIO 519-837-1326
www.farmfoodcare.org/
Animal Care Helpline 519-837-1326
Ontario Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) 1-888-668-7722
HEALTH UNIT
Middlesex-London Health Unit 519-663-5317
www.healthunit.com/
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
www.ontario.ca/omafra
Email: [email protected]
AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION CONTACT CENTRE
Get Agriculture, Food and Rural info with ONE number 1-877-424-1300
Farm Property Class Tax Rebate Program Email: [email protected]
Foodland Ontario – www.ontario.ca/foodland Email: [email protected]
Growing Forward 2 Apply: www.ontarioprograms.net/
Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/premier_award/index.html
AGRICORP – Connecting Producers with Programs 1-888-247-4999
www.agricorp.com
Email: [email protected]
Programs: Risk Management | Production Insurance | AgriStability | Grain Financial Protection | Farm
Business Registration | AgriInvest | Small Distillery Program | Marketing and Vineyard Improvement | Small Cidery Program | VQA Wine Support
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION LINE 1-866-242-4460
To report a violation or pollution in your area, call your Local District/Area Office of the MOE
Spills and emergencies must be reported to the Spills Action Centre at 1-800-268-6060
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PUBLICATIONS CATALOGUE
www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/products/index.html
How to Order
Online at ServiceOntario Publications
By phone through ServiceOntario Contact Centre (Monday-Friday) 1-800-668-9938 In person at OMAFRA office locations
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH 519-824-4120
www.uoguelph.ca
Ontario Agriculture College (OAC) 519-824-4120 Ext. 56211
Ridgetown Campus 519-674-1500 / 1-877-674-1610
Ontario Pesticide Education Program 519-674-2230 / 1-800-652-8573
MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE 1-800-565-4923
www.ontario.ca/ministry-environment-and-climate-change
Spills or Emergencies 1-800-268-6060
Pollution Hotline 1-866-663-8477
London Regional Office 519-873-5000 | 1-800-265-7672
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY 1-800-667-1940
www.ontario.ca/ministry-natural-resources-and-forestry
Local District Office – Aylmer (by appointment only) 519-773-9241
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
www.mto.gov.on.ca/
London Area Office 519-873-4100
511/Road Conditions and Closures/Traveller Information Service 511
Driver and Vehicle Licensing General Inquiry 1-800-387-3445
Road Test Booking 1-888-570-6110
SERVICEONTARIO 1-800-267-8097
www.ontario.ca/welcome-serviceontario
Counter Locations: Aylmer | Dorchester | Dutton | Exeter | Forest | Ingersoll | Lambeth | London | Parkhill |
Lucan | St. Mary’s | St. Thomas | Strathroy | Tillsonburg
SERVICE CANADA 1 800 622-6232
www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
TELEHEALTH ONTARIO 1-866-797-0000
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth/
OMAFRA Resources
SUBSCRIBE TO E-MAIL NOTICES, UPDATES, BLOGS AND PODCASTS!
For a complete listing go to http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/subscribe/index.htm.
DATELINE:
OMAFRA Dateline is an online resource for use by interested individuals and organizations across Ontario. Events may be hosted by OMAFRA or other groups. The events posted on this site are aimed at sharing information of interest to agriculture and regional economic development clients. Please check the calendar regularly for upcoming events, workshops, conferences, and meetings. Calendars are available to view or print at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/edr/events-training.htm.
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Middlesex County Rural Organizations
4-H ASSOCIATION
www.4-hontario.ca/4h-in-my-area/middlesex.aspx
Email: [email protected]
President – Laurie Farquharson Phone: 519-264-1009
Coordinator – Lucia Lilbourne Phone: 519-264-9812
AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME
http://www.westernfairdistrict.com/london-farm-show/hall-fame
Chair - Hugh Fletcher Phone: 519-666-1572 Email: [email protected]
Coordinator – Lucia Lilbourne Phone: 519-264-9812 Email: [email protected]
BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
http://moebeea.com/
Middlesex | Oxford | Elgin
President – Dan Heffernan Phone: 519-860-7388 Email: [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer – Reno DeHaan Phone: 519-228-6276 Email: [email protected]
BERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION
(ONTARIO)
http://ontarioberries.com/
Phone: 613-258-4587 Email: [email protected]
BUSINESS HELP CENTRE (CFDC)
www.thebusinesshelpcentre.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-641-6100
CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION (BEEF
FARMERS OF ONTARIO)
http://www.ontariobeef.com/about/localassociations
President - Ed Fox Phone: 519-232-4366 Email: [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer – Melanie Curtis Phone: 519-831-6159 Email: [email protected]
Advisory Councillor – Jamie O’Shea Phone: 519-588-2241 Email: [email protected]
CHICKEN FARMERS OF ONTARIO –
DISTRICT 3
www.ontariochicken.ca
Field Service Representative – Neil Palmer Phone: 289-288-4206 Email: [email protected]
CHRISTIAN FARMERS FEDERATION
www.christianfarmers.org
Email: [email protected]
District Association Contact – Hans Van Berkel Phone: 519-247-3849 Email: [email protected]
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE ―
LONDON
www.lcrc.on.ca
Executive Director - Linda Davies Phone: 519-432-1801 Email: [email protected]
DAIRY FARMERS OF ONTARIO
www.milk.org
South-Western Regional Field Services Manager– Phil Alyea Phone: 519-709-0589 Email: [email protected]
Field Services Representative – Zone I Courtney Ray Phone: 226-271-4837 Email: [email protected]
EGG FARMERS OF ONTARIO
www.getcracking.ca
Chairman – Gayle Frisa Phone: 519-232-4478 | 519-666-0847 Email: [email protected]
Zone 2 Director – Dianne McComb Phone: 519-494-5360 Email: [email protected]
FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
www.ofa.on.ca/about/county-federation-sites/middlesex.aspx
Email: [email protected]
Coordinator – Lucia Lilbourne Phone: 519-264-9812
President – David Bolton Phone: 519-247-3734
Member Service Representative Middlesex | Lambton – Joanne Fuller Email: [email protected]
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GRAIN FARMERS
www.gfo.ca
Chairman – Kevin Nixon Phone: 519-666-0125 Email: [email protected]
Secretary – Eric Dietrich Phone: 519-871-4830 Email: [email protected]
District 4 Board Director – Dave McEachren Phone: 519-931-1516 Email: [email protected]
HOLSTEIN CLUB (ONTARIO HOLSTEINS)
www.ontario.holstein.ca
Secretary – Kathryn Lambert Phone: 519-870-9954 Email: [email protected]
Western Ontario Rep – Angela Howard Phone: 519-424-1674 Email: [email protected]
JERSEY ONTARIO
www.jerseyontario.ca
Southwestern Parish Club
Regional Representative – Harry Schipper Phone: 519-317-8703 Email: [email protected]
JUNIOR FARMERS
www.jfao.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
President – Will Johnson Phone: 519-868-9457
Secretary – Kylie O`Neil Phone: 519-719-6861
LANDOWNERS ASSOCIATION
www.ontariolandowners.ca
Lambton | Middlesex
Chairperson – Bill O’Brien Phone: 519-864-0839
Secretary/Treasurer - Cheryl deVries Phone: 519-350-6059 Email: [email protected]
MASTER GARDENERS ―
London and Middlesex
www.londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com
Email: [email protected]
Coordinator – Rhonda Persichilli
Secretary – Linda Armstrong Email: [email protected]
MIDDLESEX COUNTY LIBRARY
www.library.middlesex.ca
County Librarian/CEO – Lindsay Brock Phone: 519-434-7321 Ext. 4022 Email: [email protected]
BRANCHES:
Ailsa Craig | Coldstream | Delaware | Dorchester Glencoe | Ilderton | Komoka | Lucan| Melbourne Mt. Brydges | Newbury | Parkhill | Strathroy
Thorndale | Wardsville
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION
www.nfuontario.ca
Middlesex Local 312
President – Karen Eatwell Phone: 519-232-4105 Email: [email protected]
ORGANIC GROWERS – London Area
www.londonareaorganicgrowers.com
PLOWMEN'S ASSOCIATION
http://middlesexplowing.com/
Email: [email protected]
President – Patrick Sanders Phone: 519-282-6337 Email: [email protected]
Secretary - Donna Elliott 519-245-6473
Advisory Council - Clare Paton Phone: 519-227-4672 Email: [email protected]
PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
www.ontariopork.on.ca
President – Peter Minnema Phone: 519-868-6104 Email: [email protected]
Secretary – Allison Van Asseldonk Phone: 519-232-4553 Email: [email protected]
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PROCESSING VEGETABLE GROWERS
www.opvg.org
District 2
Chairman – Jim Reith Phone: 519-666-1228
Secretary – John Cameron Phone: 519-245-6183
SHEEP MARKETING AGENCY
www.ontariosheep.org
Chair – Dave DeKay Email: [email protected] Phone: 519-666-0626
Vice Chair – Sandra Alblas Phone: 519-637-0050
Provincial Director - Zone 1 – Fraser Hodgson Email: [email protected]
SOUTHWESTERN SHEEP FARMERS CLUB
www.eatontariolamb.ca
President – Ray Jenken Phone: 519-854-3530 Email: [email protected]
SOIL & CROP IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION
www.ontariosoilcrop.org
President – Patrick Conlin Phone: 519-870-9941 Email: [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer - Marian Desjardine Phone: 519-294-6445 Email: [email protected]
Provincial Director – Jamie Littlejohn Phone: 519-762-3433 Email: [email protected]
Regional Program Lead – Margaret May Phone: 226-973-3548 Email: [email protected]
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
www.fwio.on.ca
Middlesex District
President – Rie Van Steeg Phone: 519-245-6785
Secretary-Treasurer - Nancy Urquhart Phone: 519-461-1079
BRANCH CONTACTS:
Crumlin – Nancy Urquhart 519-461-1079
Harrietsville – Norma Shackelton 519-269-3518
South Lobo – Glenna Ladell 519-666-1418
Thorndale – Sandy Briand 519-472-7132
WOODLOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION
www.ontariowoodlot.com
Elgin | Middlesex
Contact – Ron Casier Phone: 519-631-5279 Email: [email protected]
WORKFORCE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Elgin | Middlesex | Oxford
www.workforcedevelopment.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-672-3499
Executive Director – Debra Mountenay Email: [email protected]
Agricultural Societies
Glencoe
www.glencoefair.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-287-2836
President – Jason Lambert
Secretary – Stephanie McCallum
Ilderton
www.ildertonfair.on.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-666-2995
President – Steven McNaughton
Secretary – Renée Trevors
Melbourne
www.melbourneagriculturalsociety.ca
Phone: 519-289-5600
President – Fred McRobert
Secretary – Laura Lee McClure Email: [email protected]
North Dorchester
www.dorchesterfair.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-268-8152
President – Alison Warwick
Secretary/Treasurer – Lisa Morris
Parkhill
www.parkhillfallfair.com
President – Sharon Carter Phone: 519-294-6627 Email: [email protected]
Secretary – Erin Hendrikx Phone: 519-232-4377 Email: [email protected]
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Agricultural Societies (cont’d)
Thorndale
www.thorndalefair.com
President – Tom Heeman Phone: 519-871-3150
Secretary - Nancy Urquhart Phone: 519-461-1079 Email: [email protected]
Western Fair Association
www.westernfair.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-438-7203
Executive Assistant – Lena Lindberg Phone: 519-438-7203 Ext. 222 Email: [email protected]
Horticultural Societies Dorchester
www.gardenontario.org/site.php/dorch
Email: [email protected]
President: Brenda Christian Phone: 519-269-3998
Secretary – Agnes Burroughs Phone: 519-268-7695
Glencoe
www.gardenontario.org/site.php/glencoe
President – David Bastien Phone: 519-289-5821 Email: [email protected]
Secretary – Christina Bertrand Phone: 519-287-9932 Email: [email protected]
Lambeth
www.lambethhort.com
Email: [email protected]
President – Jo-Anne Smith Phone: 519-472-0363
Secretary – Cheryl Burr Phone: 519-857-9484
Horticultural Societies (cont’d) London
www.gardenontario.org/site.php/london
Email: [email protected]
President – Brenda Gallagher Phone: 519-245-7814 Email: [email protected]
Secretary – Pat Graham Phone: 519-652-3409 Email: [email protected]
London-Fanshawe
www.gardenontario.org/site.php/fanshawe
President – John McLeod Phone: 519-660-1163 Email: [email protected]
Secretary – Bob Crowhurst Phone: 519-666-1670
Parkhill Area
www.gardenontario.org/site.php/parkhill
Email: [email protected]
President – Marion Robinson Phone: 519-293-3298
Secretary – Bea Reidy Phone: 519-294-6989
Strathroy-Caradoc
www.gardenontario.org/site.php/schs
Email: [email protected]
President – Cheryl Losch Phone: 519-246-1230
Secretary – Donna Richard Phone: 519-245-6843
Thorndale and Area
www.gardenontario.org/site.php/tahs
Email: [email protected]
President – Melanie Gilchrist Phone: 519-535-0711
Secretary – Jean Lynne Arthur Phone: 519-461-0939
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Conservation Authorities
Ausable Bayfield
www.abca.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-235-2610 | 1-888-286-2610
Kettle Creek
www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-631-1270
Lower Thames Valley
www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca
Phone: 519-354-7310
St. Clair Region
www.scrca.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-245-3710
Upper Thames River
www.thamesriver.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-451-2800
Municipal Contacts
CITY OF LONDON
www.london.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-661-CITY (2489)
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
www.middlesex.ca
Phone: 519-434-7321
Municipality of ADELAIDE METCALFE
www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-247-3687 | 1-866-525-8878
Municipality of LUCAN BIDDULPH
www.lucanbiddulph.on.ca
Phone: 519-227-4491
Municipality of MIDDLESEX CENTRE
www.middlesexcentre.on.ca
Phone: 519-666-0190 | 1-800-220-8968
Municipality of NORTH MIDDLESEX
www.northmiddlesex.on.ca
Phone: 519-294-6244 | 1-888-793-9637
Municipal Contacts (cont’d)
Municipality of SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX
www.southwestmiddlesex.ca
Phone: 519-287-2015
Municipality of STRATHROY-CARADOC
www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
Phone: 519-245-1070
Municipality of THAMES CENTRE
www.thamescentre.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-268-7334 | 1-866-425-7306
Village of NEWBURY
www.newbury.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-693-4941
Elected Officials
Members of Federal Parliament
Karen Vecchio, M.P.
Elgin | Middlesex | London www.karenvecchiomp.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-637-2255 | 1-866-404-0406
Bev Shipley, M.P.
Lambton | Kent | Middlesex www.bevshipley.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-245-6561 | 1-800-586-4614
Members of Provincial Parliament
Jeff Yurek, M.P.P.
Elgin | Middlesex | London www.jeffyurekmpp.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-631-0666 | 1-800-265-7638
Monte McNaughton, M.P.P.
Lambton | Kent | Middlesex www.montemcnaughtonmpp.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-245-8696
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Media
NEWSPAPERS
London Free Press
www.lfpress.com
Phone: 519-679-1111
Middlesex Banner
www.banner.on.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-293-1095
Ontario Farmer
www.ontariofarmer.com
Phone: 1-877-358-7773
Parkhill Gazette
Phone: 519-294-6264
Strathroy Age Dispatch
Email: www.strathroyagedispatch.com
Phone: 519-245-2370
The Signpost
www.dorchestersignpost.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-268-7337
Today's Farmer
www.todaysfarmer.ca
Phone: 1-877-358-7773
FARM MAGAZINES
Better Farming
www.betterfarming.com
Phone: 1-888-248-4893
Country Guide
www.country-guide.ca/
Phone: 519-674-1449
Top Crop Manager
www.topcropmanager.com
Phone: 1-888-599-2228
RADIO
AM980
www.am980.ca
Phone: 519-931-6000
BX93 Today’s Country
www.bx93.com
Phone: 519-686-2525
CFCO Country 92.9FM | 630AM
www.country929.com
Phone: 519-354-2200
Easy 101FM
www.easy101.com
Phone: 519-842-4281
myFM 105.7
www.strathroytoday.ca
Phone: 519-246-6936
Newstalk 1290 CJBK
www.cjbk.com
Phone: 519-686-2525
TELEVISION
CTV News London
www.london.ctvnews.ca
Phone: 519-686-8810
